Mexico City (September 18, 2019) – Last week, the Mexico City Tourism Board was present at the 2019 edition of IMEX America in Las Vegas, one of the most important meetings industry shows of the year. Representatives met with more than 20 meeting planners, associations, and buyers from across the globe who expressed a growing interest in the bustling metropolis for corporate meetings, events, congresses and incentive groups. Mexico City is committed to growing the meetings market, an industry that contributed USD $25 billion to the country’s economy last year.
“The meetings, incentive, convention and events industry is a top priority for the Mexico Tourism Board,” explains the CEO, Paola Felix Diaz. “Mexico City has made major investments in its venues, infrastructure, services, security and more, making it an ideal destination for all types of events. We hope to continue attracting these important occasions by facilitating the process and offering incentives.”
Earlier this year, the Mexico Tourism Board established a dedicated MICE department to attend to the growing demand and further develop relationships in key markets, including the U.S, Canada, and Europe. In addition to IMEX America, the Organization is participating in other important industry shows around the global such as JATA Tourism Expo in Japan next month and World Travel Market in London in November. The Mexico Tourism Board also hopes to spread the advantages of hosting occasions in the city, which include tax breaks and other incentives at hotels, convention and exhibition centers, and with other related services.
Mexico City offers numerous venues to host events of all sizes from internationally renowned hotels, unique venues, and more than 1,184,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in five of its largest venues for congresses, conventions and exhibits. These five exhibit halls include: Centro CitiBanamex, a world-class convention and exhibition center located in the upscale Polanco neighborhood; Expo Reforma located near the Historic district; Expo Santa Fe, located in the Santa Fe business district; the WTC & Pepsi International Center of Exhibitions and Conventions ideal for concerts and events is located in Roma neighborhood, and finally the UNAM Exhibition and Congress Center, part of the National University of Mexico located in the South of the City. Additionally, Mexico City is home 626 hotels that total to 51,000 hotel rooms spread across properties of all ranges from boutique hotels to renowned international brands.
Travelers can easily combine pleasure with business as Mexico City offers numerous ways to immerse in the culture be it through gastronomy, visiting historic sites and venues, more than 150 museums, art displays, parks, events, and more. Next month, the city will transform with colors hosting a month-long celebration for Day of the Dead from October 17 – November 17 with numerous parades, activations, experiences and more. The Festival de Dia de Muertos will entail: a parade of Alebrijes, large-scale fictional folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures; an inauguration of the Mega Ofrenda, or offerings that are presented for those who have passed; a procession ofCatrinas, which are elegantly dressed skeletons that come to life this time of year; a flower festival and much more.
For more information and to connect with the Meetings division at the Mexico Tourism Board visithttp://cdmxtravel.com/en/ and contact [email protected].
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